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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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